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GUILHERME D'AZEVEDO - A ALMA NOVA - LISBOA
A ANTHERO DE QUENTAL - A ANTHERO DE QUENTAL
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III. VELHA FARÇA
IV. GRAÇA POSTHUMA
V. HISTORIA SIMPLES
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VII. OS SONHOS MORTOS
A lyrical meditation on the turbulence of modern life, this work blends soaring poetry with sharp social commentary. The narrator moves from melancholy reflections on love and virtue to a fierce critique of superficiality and the fleeting fashions of city cafés. With vivid imagery—star‑lit heavens, theatrical carnivals, and the ghostly figure of Ophelia drifting on sea foam—the text captures the restless spirit of an age caught between idealism and disillusionment.
Through a series of intense, almost theatrical scenes, the author explores themes of justice, innocence, and the contradictory nature of progress. The voice alternates between tender reverence for pure, untainted beauty and a biting irony that exposes the hollow promises of contemporary culture. As the narrative unfurls, readers are drawn into a rich tapestry of metaphor and rhythm, inviting contemplation of humanity’s endless search for meaning amidst the clamor of modernity.
Language
pt
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-01-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1882
A sharp, restless voice from 19th-century Portugal, this poet and journalist wrote with political energy, wit, and a modern spirit. His work is closely tied to the rebellious literary circle known as the Geração de 70.
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